However, unless otherwise directed by your doctor, it's best to leave about 30 minutes between applying your moisturiser and applying creams, ointments or lotions that contain a medicine, for example steroid or antibiotic creams. If you apply the moisturiser immediately before or after applying a medicated skin product, the moisturiser could dilute the medicine and potentially make it less effective. Emollients are used to hydrate the skin. Their effects are short lived and they should be applied frequently. To be effective, adequate quantities of emollients should be prescribed. Suitable quantities to prescribe: see Emollient Prescribing Guidelines These recommended amounts are for twice daily application for an adult. To keep the skin well hydrated, leave-on emollients should be applied in adequate amounts to sufficiently cover dry and inflamed areas. 500g = 1 tub or pump dispenser. Quantities required will vary with the size of the patient, the severity and extent of skin dryness. For children approximately half this amount is suitable.

A new campaign to raise awareness of the fire risk and the precautions that need to be taken by users of skin creams has been Hydromol Ointment can be used to provide moisture for any skin condition where dry skin is a factor. It can also be used under wet wraps or as a night treatment. Hydromol Ointment is free from fragrances, colours and preservatives and is gentle enough to use on the most sensitive of skin. Your skin feels dry, itchy and scaly when the outer layer of skin cells, known as the stratum corneum, loses too much water. The stratum corneum normally contains natural water-holding substances that retain water seeping up from the deeper layers of the skin. Water is also usually kept in the skin by a film of natural oil (sebum) and broken-down skin cells that slow down evaporation of water from the skin surface. Hydromol is an emollient, which is a type of moisturizing skin product. Emollients are used to help soothe and hydrate dry, itchy, or scaly skin. They are not used to treat a specific medical condition, but rather to improve the overall health and appearance of the skin. Some people may use emollients to help relieve symptoms of conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis, but it is important to speak with a healthcare provider to determine the appropriate treatment for these conditions. Are there any side effects of treating the skin with an emollient such as Hydromol Ointment?of the preparations concerned. The dermatology section of the formulary contains a full range of suitable products to meet the GREEN Aveeno®cream100ml, 500ml (consider trial with a colloidal oatmeal cream* before Aveeno cream) If you have eczema, using a moisturiser regularly, even once your skin has improved, can help prevent flare-ups and reduce the need for topical corticosteroids. People hypersensitive to any of the ingredients may experience skin reactions, such as burning, itching, rash or redness of the skin. Stop using Hydromol ointment and see your doctor if your skin gets irritated after using it.

For use as a bath additive: Melt Epaderm Ointment in a suitable container of hot water and and shake to mix. Ensure the mixture has cooled sufficiently before adding to the bath. Care should be taken as Epaderm Ointment will make the bath surface slippery. After bathing, gently pat the skin dry with a clean towel. Hydromol Ointment does not contain steroids. It contains emollients which helps moisturise the skin, for example glycerin, urea, and lactic acid. Can Hydromol Ointment be used on the face? GREEN Epimax® ExCetra cream 100g, 500g [previously ExCetra® Cream] [equivalent to Cetraben ® cream]

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Fragrances are a major cause of skin sensitization, and as a general principle, products containing fragrance should not be